How to Say ‘Excuse me’ in Portuguese
Com licença
kohm lee-sehn-sah
[kohm lee-sehn-sah]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Com licença] is the polite way to get past someone, interrupt briefly, or enter a space. It's often a better choice than a direct translation of "excuse me" used for apologies.
Phrase Breakdown
Com
[kohm]
Excuse me
Used when addressing someone to be polite.
Com licença, onde é o banheiro?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
licença
[lee-sehn-sah]
Excuse me
Used when addressing someone to be polite.
Com licença, onde é o banheiro?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
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